# MLS Growth vs Apple Paywall | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Podcast: [Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:59:21+00:00
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MLS is riding a wave of newfound popularity fueled by celebrity sightings and World Cup buzz—but its big bet on Apple TV is backfiring. The $2.5 billion deal, meant to give MLS control and visibility, locks games behind a paywall, limiting reach to Apple’s small subscriber base. While attendance and team valuations soar, and the league’s audience grew 62% this year, the early termination of the deal in 2029 hints at a looming crisis: how to balance revenue with broader viewership. Meanwhile, rivals like Telemundo are dominating Spanish-language soccer with free and paid options, proving wider access wins over exclusivity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6faa07d985b196f

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